Legal Services - Labor Negotiations

2026-11-03

The East Orange Board of Education requesting submissions for Labor / Personnel Counsel Services . The East Orange School District employs numerous employees which are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements . There is a need from time to time , on an “ As Needed ” basis , to provide legal counsel to negotiate and interpret agreements ; prepare revisions ; and represent the District in arbitrations , disciplinary and related matters arising thereof . The scope of services shall be on an “ as needed , as assigned ” basis at the discretion of the Board Attorney , include but not limited to : ❖ General Policy Review : ➢ Provide review and advice regarding the District ’ s personnel policies and practices , especially regarding compliance with and interpretation of applicable federal , state and local statutes , rules , regulations and related operating parameters . ❖ Third Party Representation : ➢ Provide assistance and advice regarding case presentation and representation of the District in arbitrations , mediation , PERC , and appeal boards for personnel and collective bargaining cases and disputes . Specifically , prepare cases for and provide representation usually before , but not limited to Disciplinary Hearing Officers , the New Jersey Public Employees Relations Commission ( PERC ), the New Jersey Department of Personnel ( Civil Service ), Office of Administrative Law and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ). ❖ Internal Disciplinary Hearings : ➢ Represent the District in internal disciplinary hearings . ❖ Collective Bargaining Review : ➢ Provide review and advice regarding legal clarity , sufficiency and compliance with federal and state statutes for collective bargaining agreements ; and provide specific interpretations of agreement provisions and statutory changes , which may affect agreement provisions . When requested by the District , attend and participate in collective bargaining negotiations . ❖ Related Work : ➢ Prepare and present staff training seminars on specific legal topics , especially in areas of statutory and regulatory personnel issues , e . g ., anti - sexual harassment and discrimination policy , progressive discipline , Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations etc . ➢ Other labor / personnel related work , as required . All work commissioned and performed will be on an “ as needed ” basis ; the contract maximum will only dictate the maximum amount of payment , and will not establish any guaranteed levels of work .

New Jersey

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